Nevada State Senator Melanie Scheible and Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Historic Clean Car Standards for a Zero Emissions Future for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV – On September 18, State Senator Melanie Scheible and clean energy advocates joined local environmental and public health advocates for a press conference to celebrate the historic new clean car standards finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards apply to new model year 2027-2032 passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks […]
Public Outcry Halts NV Energy’s Egregious Rate Hike Proposal, PUCN Stands with Nevadans
Conservation and Community Groups Applaud Public Utilities Commission for Rejecting NV Energy’s Attempt to Penalize Solar and Energy Efficiency RENO, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Solar United Neighbors, Moms Clean Air Force, Faith In Action Nevada, and For Our Future Nevada are relieved following the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) final order […]
Clean Energy Career Fair Showcases Nevada’s Growing Industry and Job Opportunities
***Photos and Videos Included*** HENDERSON, Nevada — Yesterday, Representative Dina Titus (NV-1) joined the Nevada Conservation League, For Our Future NV, Climate Power, EmployNV Business Hub, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and 19 employers for a Clean Energy Career Fair. On the heels of Labor Day and amidst the backdrop of historic federal investments from the Inflation Reduction […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces Endorsements for 2024 General Election
NEVADA — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced its list of candidate endorsements for the 2024 General Election cycle. This group of diverse and bi-partisan candidates are committed to building on Nevada’s leadership and furthering efforts to advance clean energy, protect public lands, and safeguard wildlife. Full list of endorsed candidates for the 2024 Nevada […]
Environmental and Community Advocates Condemn Utility Greed and Methane Gas Dependency at Washoe County Consumer Session
NV Energy and Southwest Gas face backlash for intensifying environmental harms and economic disparities in Northern Nevada RENO, NEVADA — Northern Nevadans have experienced the impacts of climate change in real-time — Reno is the fastest warming city in the country, thousands of acres have been burned down due to wildfires that caused lingering smoke in the air, […]
Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power celebrate Las Vegas Homeowner’s Energy Efficient Home Upgrade Made Possible by the Inflation Reduction Act
Photos & Videos Las Vegas, NV – Today, Tuesday, August 20, Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power unveiled homeowner William Huggins’ energy efficient solar tubes made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In April of this year, William installed three brand new solar tubes in his Las Vegas home […]
‘Utility Watch Nevada’ Demands Greater Accountability from Energy Utilities
Frustrated by high energy bills and air pollution, a new effort empowers Nevadans to stand up to monopoly-owned utilities NEVADA — Today, community and environmental advocates launched ‘Utility Watch Nevada’ to demand greater accountability and transparency from NV Energy and Southwest Gas. The campaign reflects and builds on the frustrations of customers who are tired […]
Nevada Environmental Advocates Celebrate 20,000 Jobs And $14 Billion In Investments After Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act
Las Vegas — August 16th marks two years since President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest investment in climate action and clean energy in American history. In celebration, Nevada environmental advocates applaud the IRA’s transformative progress to cut climate pollution, create thousands of good-paying clean energy jobs, and advance environmental […]
JD Vance’s Visit to Nevada Highlights What’s at Stake in November: More Than 20,000 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Former president Trump and JD Vance have made it clear that their loyalty lies with oil and gas CEOs—not everyday Nevadan residents Reno, NV — Today, Republican Vice President Nominee JD Vance visited Nevada, which stands to lose more than 20,000 clean energy jobs and $14.5 billion investment if Trump wins in November. These clean […]
Nevada Gets Free Online State-Specific Energy Efficient Upgrade Savings Calculator From Rewiring America
***Photos & Video Included*** Rewiring America partners with Congresswoman Susie Lee, Nevada community groups, and local business to introduce new electrification incentives savings calculator for Nevada Households. Photos and video (:49) can be accessed here. Las Vegas, Nevada – Today, Rewiring America was joined by Congresswoman Susie Lee, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, Nevada Conservation League, Caring Helping […]